Texas
Snakes in Freestone County
18 species have been documented here, 4 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Freestone County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Northern CottonmouthAgkistrodon piscivorusVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Eastern CopperheadAgkistrodon contortrixVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Timber RattlesnakeCrotalus horridusVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Pygmy RattlesnakeSistrurus miliariusVenomousStout, dark-blotched body, nine large scales on the crown, and a small rattle.
Every snake recorded in Freestone County
Diamondback Watersnake
Nerodia rhombifer
Harmless
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
Western Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis proximus
Harmless
Banded Watersnake
Nerodia fasciata
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Timber Rattlesnake
Crotalus horridus
Venomous
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Common Coachwhip
Masticophis flagellum
Harmless
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Pygmy Rattlesnake
Sistrurus miliarius
Venomous
Speckled Kingsnake
Lampropeltis holbrooki
Harmless
Texas Blind Snake
Rena dulcis
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Prairie Kingsnake
Lampropeltis calligaster
Harmless
Mudsnake
Farancia abacura
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Freestone County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Freestone County, Texas?
- Yes. 4 venomous snake species have verified records in Freestone County, Texas, including Northern Cottonmouth, Eastern Copperhead, Timber Rattlesnake, Pygmy Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Freestone County, Texas, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Freestone County, Texas?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Freestone County, Texas, of which 4 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Freestone County, Texas?
- The Diamondback Watersnake is the most frequently reported snake in Freestone County, Texas, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Freestone County, Texas?
- Keep your distance and do not try to catch or kill it. Most bites happen when people handle or corner a snake. If someone is bitten, contact local emergency services or poison control immediately.